A New Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from various authors—some entirely new (3rd Windsor Ed.) ‎#II

II. Meeting of Friends

1 Well met, dear friends in Jesus' name,
Come let us now rejoice,
Whilst we our Saviour's praise proclaim,
With cheerful heart and voice.

2 But, Oh! dear Jesus, Lamb of God,
Send down the heavenly Dove,
His graces to diffuse abroad,
And warm our hearts with love.

3 In vain, dear Saviour, here we meet,
Except thy face we see;
Thy presence makes a heaven most sweet—
Dear Lord, we cleave to thee.

4 A dungeon shows a heavenly dawn,
When there with thee we dwell;
But when thy presence is withdrawn,
A palace is a hell.

5 Then, O dear Jesus, condescend
To meet us with a smile;
Thy spirit's quick'ning influence send,
And purge our hearts from guile;

6 That at the close each one may say,
We meet not here in vain;
For we have tasted heav'n to day,
Nor could we more contain.

Text Information

• First Line: Well met, dear friends, in Jesus' name
• Title: Meeting of Friends
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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